Tag Archives: Menopausal

While we have identified various sociodemographic variables as factors which modulate vulnerability to menopausal symptoms, no studies (to my knowledge) have looked at how a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) or other traumatic exposures may affect susceptibility to menopausal symptoms. A recent study looked at menopausal symptoms in 2,016 women (40 to 80… Read More »

Women are twice as likely as men to have major depressive disorder (MDD) during their lifetimes, and women are particularly at risk during the menopausal transition (including perimenopause and early menopause), which can last many years. Typically starting after age 40, this period is characterized by fluctuations in hormones and various physical symptoms like hot… Read More »

Do you suffer from any of the following menopause symptoms? – Do you have sudden feelings of being ‘too warm’, uncomfortable, or hot flashes? – Do you have unwarranted changes in mood, irritability, your feelings not matching the situation? – Do you have difficulty and pain during intercourse, and the need to urinate more often?… Read More »